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Friday, May 2, 2025
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Mediterranean Sea Becomes World’s Fifth Sulphur Emission Control Area

The Mediterranean Sea has become the world’s fifth Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides starting May 1, 2025. This landmark regulation, adopted

May 2, 2025
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Monday, April 7, 2025
Ship Carbon Charge Edges Closer With Optimism US Won’t Derail It
Shipping

Ship Carbon Charge Edges Closer With Optimism US Won’t Derail It

Governments from across the world are gathering in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping

April 7, 2025
Total Views: 880

Friday, December 20, 2024
MSC ship at Hafen Hamburg terminal
Environment

Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Is Set to Add to Fuel Bills

A European Union rule designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is about to start adding to the industry’s fuel

December 20, 2024
Total Views: 787

Friday, December 6, 2024
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

EU Containership Emissions Stagnate Despite Industry Claims of Progress

European containerships are showing no improvement in pollution levels per container compared to six years ago, according to a new report from Transport &

December 6, 2024
Total Views: 645

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
port of shanghai yangshan at dusk
Shipping

Shanghai Port Steps Up with a Green Plan to Rival Singapore’s Bunkering Empire

(Bloomberg) — The government in Shanghai wants to convert the world’s busiest port into a center for greener shipping. China’s biggest city aims to

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 715

Thursday, October 31, 2024
File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
Environment

Dirty Fuel’s Big Comeback: HSFO Prices Spike as Ships Reroute from Red Sea Risks

(Bloomberg) — One of the dirtiest corners of the global oil market is staging a spectacular rally, boosted by surging demand from ships sailing longer

October 31, 2024
Total Views: 1000

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Russian Superyacht Crescent,
Environment

Oxfam’s £2 Billion Proposal: Tax UK Superyachts and Private Jet Fuel

In an increasingly polarized political climate, Oxfam has turned its attention to a fat target in the fight against carbon emissions: the ultra-wealthy. The

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 1124

Thursday, July 11, 2024
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Shipping Trade Associations Call for Changes to IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator Regulation

A coalition of leading shipping trade associations has issued a joint policy statement urging changes to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO)

July 11, 2024
Total Views: 1081

Monday, April 29, 2024
cargo ship emissions
Shipping

Red Sea Diversions Spew Carbon Emissions Equal to 9 Million Cars

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — Ships seeking to avoid ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area are emitting millions of additional tons

April 29, 2024
Total Views: 1642

Monday, March 18, 2024
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Pressure Builds for Charge on Global Shipping Sector’s CO2 Emissions

BRUSSELS, March 18 (Reuters) – The European Union, Canada, Japan and climate-vulnerable Pacific Island states are among 47 countries rallying

March 18, 2024
Total Views: 711

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Global Shipping’s $3.6 Billion Carbon Bill is Just Six Weeks Away

By Jack Wittels, Yongchang Chin and John Ainger (Bloomberg) — Ships sailing to European ports face a combined carbon emissions bill of $3.6 billion next

November 21, 2023
Total Views: 2783

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
Environment

New Study Reveals High NOx Emissions from Ships

A recent working paper by the International Council on Clean Transportation has shed light on the alarming levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ships.

October 11, 2023
Total Views: 1479

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The world’s first green methanol fueled container ship has bunkered in the Port of Rotterdam, taking on OCI HyFuels green methanol for the final leg of its maiden voyage. Photo credit: OCI Global
Shipping

Maersk Marks First European Green Methanol Bunkering in Rotterdam

COPENHAGEN, Aug 29 (Reuters) – The port of Rotterdam has for the first time refuelled a methanol-powered container ship as

August 29, 2023
Total Views: 2139

Thursday, August 24, 2023
maersk ship docking at port of oakland
Ports

American Waterways Operators Slams California Emissions Amendments, Citing Safety Concerns for Mariners

California Governor Urged to Address Safety and Viability Issues in Proposed CHC Rule Amendments In a plea to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Jennifer A.

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 3260

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Shipping

UK Adds Maritime Transport to Emissions Trading Scheme

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has recently unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening emission limits for industrial, power, and

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 2030

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sail Powered Shipping Company, EcoClipper, on Maiden Voyage
Environment

Sail Powered Shipping Company, EcoClipper, on Maiden Voyage

EcoClipper, an emission-free cargo company, has set sail for the first time.  EcoClipper is a sustainable shipping company launched in 2018 that uses

May 10, 2023
Total Views: 6247

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

New Report Reveals Ocean Shipping Emissions of Top U.S. Importers

The top U.S. importers emitted 3.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases from shipping during the height of the pandemic-driven imports surge in 2021,

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 2378

Friday, February 3, 2023
Ship Lease Blind Spot Could Undermine Pollution Remediation Efforts
Environment

Ship Lease Blind Spot Could Undermine Pollution Remediation Efforts

By Ira Breskin – Failure of a benchmark ship lease to address the environmental and financial impact of charterers’ operational decisions could

February 3, 2023
Total Views: 2133

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Biden Administration Releases ‘Blueprint’ for Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector

The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced the first-ever “blueprint” to decarbonize America’s transportation sector, which includes both

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 2435

Monday, September 5, 2022
Stock image of an MSC containership
Environment

Another New Shipping Coalition Launches Another New Carbon Initiative

by Jonathan Saul (Reuters) A coalition of companies including oil major Shell and no. 1 container line MSC on Tuesday launched an initiative to explore ways

September 5, 2022
Total Views: 4828